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TUSCALOOSA | Betty Brown Richardson, age 69, of Tuscaloosa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2015. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Magnolia Funeral Home North directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.
She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Pam Mathis and mother-and father-in-law, Othella and Kenneth Richardson.
Survivors include her sisters, Anne Simmons (Joel) and Mary Merriman (Bruce), and sister-in-law, Gail Campbell.
Betty was born on August 26, 1945, in Meridian, Miss., to the late Dewitt Sanford Brown and Winnie H. Hamrick. She received her degree from Mississippi State University and Master's from University of Alabama.
She touched many lives in her dynamic teaching career where she was an educator for 38 years; 31 of which was at Northington Elementary School. She was a Godly woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was an avid tennis player and golfer. Betty loved being outdoors and loved her church where she was active in the choir. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
Betty was married to the love of her life, Ken Richardson, for 44 years. They have four wonderful children Kenny Richardson (Christy), Kristi Gregory (Jeff), Kelley McMillan (Allen), and Jennifer Richardson.
She was affectionately known as "Boo" to her nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, of which are Trey Richardson, Amanda Jackson, Anna and Allie McMillan, Olivia Bradberry, Ethan and Ella Gregory, Corbin and Campbell Richardson, Lee Richardson and Sophie Jackson.
Pall Bearers are Kenny Richardson, Allen McMillan, Jeff Gregory, Trey Richardson, Charlie Payne, and Kevin Herring.
Honorary Pall Bearers are former co-workers and friends of Northington Elementary School and the Tuscaloosa City Schools, the Agape Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, and the countless friends that were touched by Betty's life.
We would like to express our love and appreciation to all family, friends and neighbors, with a special thank you to Amedysis Hospice nurses and staff.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or in memory of Betty at First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, 721 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
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Dear Kelley and Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Mom's passing. I remember all the fun times at TCC with all of you, on swim team and playing tennis and our spend the night parties. Your Mom loved to make people laugh and she always shared her beautiful smile with us. I know you will miss her, but take great comfort and peace in knowing that she loved Jesus and is with Him in Heaven! Miss you, praying for you.
Love, Susan (Gray)
Susan Gray
September 6, 2015
Betty was a fiercely devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. And she never, ever stopped teaching. I will always remember her for those two things. I'm so lucky to have known her.
Amanda Parsons
August 26, 2015
Betty was a huge bright spot in the FBC choir each week! -David Nelson
Dr. David Nelson
August 20, 2015
She was a wonderful mother, prayers for your sweet family.
Sherri Jones
August 19, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing she was one of my favorite teachers at northington and I saw her all the time shopping at the Winn Dixie I work at in northport prayers going out to the whole family
Dustin Franks
August 19, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mike & Nancy Bradberry
August 19, 2015
Dear Family,
Betty will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the beautiful force of her spirit ,love and smile. Holding you close in our prayers during your time of sorrow.
Goa's peace to you,
in Christ's love ,
Max and Diane Wilson...FBC Orchestra.
August 19, 2015
Kenny and Cristy we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to all of the family. David and May
Mary Blankenship
August 19, 2015
Sending my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Betty was such an asset to our Northington family.
Tulane Duke
Dothan, Al.
August 19, 2015
I had Mrs Richardson at northington elementary. What a sweet lady!! I was very sad to read that she had passed away. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
jennifer cameron
August 19, 2015
I will miss Betty's big smile and forever remember all of the good times we had at TCC. Her precious family is in my prayers!
Tara Benford-Hughes
August 19, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Betty! She didn't just teach at Northington-- she made a difference in the lives of all of us! She was an amazing lady.
Missy Stephens
August 18, 2015
Heartfelt symphony for your loss. Hope knowing she is now with our Lord will bring some peace of mind.
Sharon Stafford
August 18, 2015
Such a sweet and thoughtful lady.Always enjoyed talking with her. I know she will be missed greatly.
Michelle Criswell
August 18, 2015
So sorry to hear about your mom. May she rest in peace.
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever."
Tommy Ellison
August 18, 2015
We love and will miss Boo! She was a blessing to EVERYONE she knew. I can't imagine the countless lives changed and enriched through her teaching career and for her dedication to the children at church also. Love you all!
Stephanie Suttles
August 18, 2015
I so loved watching Betty teaching and interacting with her 2nd graders at Northington. She was an amazing educator and made learning fun!
Jolene Stanford
August 18, 2015
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